Cabelas M4, Good buy?

PaddMadd · February 14th, 2009, 19:55

I have been looking to replace my shitty A17 with something more durable and I came across this.
https://www.cabelas.ca/index.cfm?pag...2=1387&ID=4301

Is it worth the price tag? I mean anything is better than a cybergun A17, but should I go with this or hold out for something better?

Disco_Dante · February 14th, 2009, 19:58

It probably is better than your "A17". Keep in mind that better doesn't mean good. It's probably still crap, but a less shitty crap.

ThunderCactus · February 14th, 2009, 20:02

for 250$ I'm going to have to say no
Save up for either a TM or CA, then atleast you KNOW it's 100% compatible with upgrade parts AND exterior accessories

L473ncy · February 14th, 2009, 20:13

When are you getting verified? I would save up and wait till you can get access to the classifieds before getting anything.

Styrak · February 14th, 2009, 20:23

That's a JG with a clear body. So yes it will be good quality, and 100% TM compatible.

Disco_Dante · February 14th, 2009, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

That's a JG with a clear body. So yes it will be good quality, and 100% TM compatible.

I stand corrected.

PaddMadd · February 14th, 2009, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

That's a JG with a clear body. So yes it will be good quality, and 100% TM compatible.

That's what I thought, but on AirGunSource says it's a JG clone, so I wasn't sure.

As for the Age Verification question, I am discussing that with Lykurgus(local verifier) about it, but I am waiting for my Gov't ID.

RaisinBran · February 14th, 2009, 23:59

The first thing you should think is that why would someone clone a clone? the company would lose money ...for example buying fake dvd's that are burned from fake dvds? same concept the reason why it is different name is because PantherArms is the norhamerican Logo

00nothing · February 15th, 2009, 00:13

From everything i have read so far dont think of it as a clone but a rebranded JG they are sold OEM to other companies who brand them as there own

I am fairly new but recently but a rebranded JG mp5sd labeled as an MAS great gun i love it

PaddMadd · February 15th, 2009, 00:22

one thing I want to know before i really decide on this thing: is it ilegal to buy it without clear markings or is it illegal to alter the markings? a decent metal upper and lower reciever would look awesome with this thing, however I want to make sure that everything is legal.

Thoughts?

Tex · February 15th, 2009, 00:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaisinBran

The first thing you should think is that why would someone clone a clone? the company would lose money ...for example buying fake dvd's that are burned from fake dvds? same concept the reason why it is different name is because PantherArms is the norhamerican Logo

What are you going on about?

DPMS Panther Arms is a real firearms company not airsoft. so what their name is on it that means nothing. it is just a trademark. JG makes it and puts Panther arms on it instead of colt, AR, SR ect.ect.

johjoh · February 15th, 2009, 00:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaddMadd

one thing I want to know before i really decide on this thing: is it ilegal to buy it without clear markings or is it illegal to alter the markings? a decent metal upper and lower reciever would look awesome with this thing, however I want to make sure that everything is legal.

Thoughts?

if by markings you mean the trades theres no law prohibiting it except maybe the copyright of the companies but when on earth is that company gonna know and sue you? lol

and as for metal receivers, there costly here in canada because you just ant import one like that, tough www.airsoftparts.ca sells some but there the same price as the jg gun your showing there so... 250 for the gun, 250 for a metal body? mhm.. maybe waiting and getting higher quality and full metal construction might be your choice, its all up to you...

EDIT: P.S. my friend has bought one of these its quite decent for its price as jg is getting better in QC and its 100% tm compatible so if something breaks go right ahead fix it, bt not as good as the big name brands.

Amos · February 15th, 2009, 01:08

Buying a clone then upgrading it with a metal body is not cost effective.

For the same price as doing that you can buy a name-brand gun that's already 100% awesome

Disco_Dante · February 15th, 2009, 01:17

Or you could just buy a clone that comes with a metal body.

PaddMadd · February 15th, 2009, 01:23

When I said clear markings, I meant clear parts like the reciever, that are required by law(or so I read).

But I can see the point with not it not being worth the metal body upgrade, not really worth it to take a $250 gun and put $500 in it. I guess I should have looked at what those were going for.

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February 14th, 2009, 19:58	#2
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	It probably is better than your "A17". Keep in mind that better doesn't mean good. It's probably still crap, but a less shitty crap. __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

February 14th, 2009, 20:13	#4
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	When are you getting verified? I would save up and wait till you can get access to the classifieds before getting anything. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

February 14th, 2009, 20:23	#5
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	That's a JG with a clear body. So yes it will be good quality, and 100% TM compatible. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

February 14th, 2009, 20:02	#3
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	for 250$ I'm going to have to say no Save up for either a TM or CA, then atleast you KNOW it's 100% compatible with upgrade parts AND exterior accessories

February 14th, 2009, 23:59	#8
RaisinBran Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Burnaby,BC	The first thing you should think is that why would someone clone a clone? the company would lose money ...for example buying fake dvd's that are burned from fake dvds? same concept the reason why it is different name is because PantherArms is the norhamerican Logo

February 15th, 2009, 00:13	#9
00nothing Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario	From everything i have read so far dont think of it as a clone but a rebranded JG they are sold OEM to other companies who brand them as there own I am fairly new but recently but a rebranded JG mp5sd labeled as an MAS great gun i love it __________________

February 15th, 2009, 01:08	#13
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	Buying a clone then upgrading it with a metal body is not cost effective. For the same price as doing that you can buy a name-brand gun that's already 100% awesome __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

February 15th, 2009, 01:17	#14
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	Or you could just buy a clone that comes with a metal body. __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

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